If you are looking for an experienced patent attorney in Houston, our firm provides comprehensive patent services for inventors, startups, and established businesses. From patent searches and filings to enforcement and litigation, our attorneys help protect intellectual property at every stage.
We represent clients locally in Houston and nationwide before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
Leavitt & Eldredge 30+ Years of Expertise Experience for Comprehensive Patent Strategy. The best Patent Litigation Attorney for Enforcement in Houston.
Experienced Houston Patent Attorneys Focused on Protecting Your Invention
Our Houston patent attorneys assist clients across a wide range of industries, including technology, software, medical devices, manufacturing, energy, and consumer products. Your invention represents significant investment and innovation. Our goal is to secure strong patent protection and provide legal strategies that support long-term success.
Patent Services We Offer in Houston TX
Our Houston patent attorneys provide end-to-end patent services designed to protect inventions at every stage, from early concept to enforcement. Whether you are an individual inventor, startup, or established business, we tailor each patent strategy to your technology, goals, and budget. Our services focus on building strong, enforceable patent rights while minimizing risk and avoiding costly mistakes during the USPTO process.
Patent Searches & Patentability Analysis
We conduct comprehensive patent searches to assess novelty and patentability before filing. This helps reduce risk and strengthens your application.
Patent Application Preparation & Filing
We prepare and file:
- Utility patents
- Design patents
- Provisional patent applications
- Non-provisional patent applications.
Our attorneys handle all USPTO filings and correspondence.
USPTO Patent Prosecution
If the USPTO issues office actions or rejections, we respond strategically to protect claim scope and improve approval likelihood.
Patent Litigation & Patent Infringement Defense
Our firm includes an experienced patent litigation attorney who helps clients enforce and defend patent rights.
Patent Infringement Enforcement
If your patent is being used without authorization, we pursue enforcement actions to protect your intellectual property.
Defense Against Patent Infringement Claims
If accused of infringement, we provide strong legal defense strategies to protect your business and minimize exposure.
Why Choose Our Houston Patent Attorneys?
- USPTO-registered patent attorneys
- Patent litigation and defense experience
- Strategic filing and enforcement approach
- Clear communication and personalized guidance
- Local Houston representation with national reach
Richard Eldredge, Senior Partner & Patent Attorney
Richard Eldredge brings a rare combination of legal expertise and technical knowledge to patent law. As both a licensed professional engineer and a USPTO-registered patent attorney, he understands inventions from the inside out. Richard founded the firm in 2007 and has personally handled thousands of successful patent prosecutions across industries including technology, energy, manufacturing, and medical devices. His engineering background allows him to create his own CAD drawings in-house, reducing turnaround time and costs for clients.
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Brandon Leavitt, Managing Partner & Litigation Attorney
Brandon Leavitt serves as Managing Partner and leads the firm’s intellectual property litigation practice. A published biochemist turned attorney, Brandon earned his J.D. from Pepperdine University School of Law and brings analytical precision to every case. In 2019, he successfully defended a client in federal court against a multi-million dollar trade dress infringement claim, securing a complete victory and cancellation of the plaintiff’s registration. Brandon represents clients in patent and trademark disputes, enforcement actions, and defense against infringement claims throughout Texas and nationwide.
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Industries We Serve
- Software & technology
- Medical devices & healthcare
- Engineering & manufacturing
- Energy & industrial innovation
- Consumer products
Serving Houston and Clients Nationwide
Our Houston patent attorneys serve clients throughout Texas and across the United States. Whether filing your first patent or defending an existing portfolio, we provide experienced legal support.
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Houston Reviews
Review 1, Patent Client
Hello my name is Lewis Sims and I would like to say that this is the best patent lawyer in the world for anyone who’s looking for a patent lawyer Thank You Mr. BRANDON LEAVITT
Review 2, Patent Client
Working with Eldredge Law Firm was the best choice for me. I was able to attain my first patent do to Mr. Richard and his wonderful staffs persistent and great knowledge concerning interest. I would 100% recommend anyone who has an idea or thinking about who they can trust with there idea and take it to the next level it Eldredge Law Firm. Once again thanks Eldredge Law!!!
Review 3, Patent Client
I had an idea for a patent and some rough drawings, which I cleaned up over time. I spoke with Richard at length over what my device was going to do. There were several reviews with the patent office, of which my presence was NOT required until finally my patent was approved……
All in all, I have no regrets with using the Eldredge Law Firm and will use them again without question. They were immediately responsive to my questions and a pleasure to work with.
Leavitt Eldredge Law Firm
11811 North Fwy #500, Houston, TX 77060
844-728-3680
Services
- Patent Lawyer, Houston
- Litigation Lawyer, Houston
- Trademark Lawyer, Houston
FAQ’s
How much does a patent attorney cost in Houston?
Costs vary depending on complexity, type of patent, and prosecution needs. Fees typically include searches, drafting, filing, and USPTO responses. The Leavitt & Eldredge law firm charges $1500 and up to begin. Learn more about “How much does a patent cost?“.
Do I need a patent attorney to file a patent?
While self-filing is possible, working with a patent attorney greatly increases approval success and patent strength.
What does a patent litigation attorney do?
A patent litigation attorney handles infringement disputes, enforcement actions, and defense against infringement claims.
How long does it take to get a patent?
Most patents take 12-36 months, depending on patent type and USPTO review time.
What is the difference between a patent lawyer and a patent agent?
Patent attorneys are licensed lawyers who can handle litigation; patent agents cannot litigate.
What the Houston office handles
Every matter opened here is run by the same registered attorneys who handle the firm's work across Texas, at a flat fee quoted in writing before anything starts.
- Patents: Searches, drafting, USPTO filing and office actions for utility, design and provisional applications.
- Trademarks: Clearance searches, federal registration, responses to refusals, and renewals.
- Copyrights: Registration for written work, software, art, music and photography.
- Trade secrets: Protection programs, confidentiality agreements, and enforcement when something walks out the door.
- IP litigation: Infringement claims and defense in federal court, including cease and desist letters.
- Business law: Entity formation, contracts, and the agreements that keep ownership of the work clear.
What it costs
Fees are flat and quoted in writing before work begins, so the number you are told is the number you pay. A provisional patent application is $2,000, a non-provisional utility application is $5,000, and a design patent is $1,500, each including the search, drafting, illustrator and filing clerk fees, attorney time, and the USPTO filing fee for one application. A federal trademark application is $1,200 in attorney fees plus $350 for each additional class, and an LLC formation is $1,850. Office action responses are quoted separately when they arise, because their scope depends on what the examiner says. The full schedule, including litigation and copyright work, is on the costs and fees page.
Who does the work
Richard Eldredge is registered to practice before the USPTO and is a licensed professional engineer, and he prepares the technical drawings for the firm's applications himself rather than sending them to a vendor. Brandon Leavitt is the firm's litigator, admitted in all four Texas federal district courts and before the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, which hears every patent appeal in the country. Both are licensed by the State Bar of Texas.
Other offices near Houston
The firm keeps offices across the greater Houston area. Most patent and trademark work is handled by phone, email and the client portal, so the nearest office is a convenience rather than a requirement.
Booking a free consultation
Consultations are free at every office. Call 844-728-3680, book a time online, or send the firm a message and an attorney will come back to you with the next step and a flat quote for the work.